morphine and Emphysema

The authors report on a newborn baby with congenital hydrocele in whom pneumoscrotum developed. Air and meconium were found over the hernia sac, owing to ileal atresia with perforation. Gas in the scrotum usually is inside herniated bowel, but it can be the first sign of pneumoperitoneum.

Topics: Air; Emphysema; Genital Diseases, Male; Hernia, Inguinal; Humans; Ileum; Infant, Newborn; Intestinal Atresia; Male; Meconium; Scrotum; Testicular Hydrocele

A report is presented of a newborn baby who developed a pneumothorax and extensive surgical emphysema after being delivered by Caesarean section for fetal distress soon after the mother had an amniocentesis.

Topics: Adult; Amniocentesis; Amniotic Fluid; Apgar Score; Cesarean Section; Emphysema; Female; Fetal Heart; Heart Rate; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Male; Meconium; Pneumothorax; Pregnancy; Radiography

Topics: Amniocentesis; Amniotic Fluid; Apgar Score; Emphysema; Female; Fetal Diseases; Gestational Age; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Labor, Obstetric; Meconium; Pneumothorax; Pregnancy; Pregnancy, Prolonged; Prenatal Diagnosis; Punctures; Radiography; Skin